Verse 1: Slanderer Don't be a slanderer A slanderer separates close friends Slander no one But just be gentle Showing consideration For everyone around Chorus: To retain those who are present You gotta be loyal to those who are absent Don't be passive aggresive Talking buh-LOE-nee Don't be a phoney With no ko-HOH-nes If you can't say anything kind Don't say it at all Don't say it at all! Verse 2: Silence It can be a good thing Just to be silent To avoid much sin Be wise...by keeping confidential Keep it to yourself And only edify...keep building up... Chorus: To retain those who are present You gotta be loyal to those who are absent Don't be passive aggresive Talking buh-LOE-nee Don't be a phoney With no ko-HOH-nes If you can't say anything kind Don't say it at all Don't say it at all! Chorus: To retain those who are present You gotta be loyal to those who are absent Don't be passive aggresive Talking buh-LOE-nee Don't be a phoney With no ko-HOH-nes If you can't say anything kind Don't say it at all Don't say it at all! Chorus: To retain those who are present You gotta be loyal to those who are absent Don't be passive aggresive Talking buh-LOE-nee Don't be a phoney With no ko-HOH-nes If you can't say anything kind Don't say it at all Don't say it at all!
